Treasurer’s Office

328 West Courthouse Road
P. O. Box 85
Nottoway, Virginia 23955
(434) 645-9318
(434) 645-8698 Fax
bsenger@meckcom.net

Regular Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

The Treasurer is an elected official directly responsible to the citizens of the locality for the receipt and collection of revenue, the safekeeping and investment of revenue and accounting for the disbursement of revenue. The Treasurer is also responsible for the collection of state funds under the Code of Virginia.

The Board of Supervisors of Nottoway County sets the local personal property and real estate tax rates. The rates are determined when the county is preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Personal property is assessed as of January 1 each year by the Commissioner of the Revenue. The tax is based on a pricing guide or a percent of the original total. The assessment is based on vehicles in the taxpayer’s possession and normally garaged, parked or stored in the County on January l.

The Code of Virginia provides for the assessment of real estate taxes based on fair market value as established by the governing body. All real estate is subject to taxation unless it is specifically exempt.

Real property is assessed as of January 1 each year by the Commissioner of the Revenue. Real estate tax is due on December 5. A late payment penalty of 10% is added on December 6; interest is added at the rate of 10% per year beginning January 1. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve you of the obligation of paying your tax plus any penalty or interest that may accrue. Any change in ownership, billing address, etc., should be reported to the Treasurer’s Office. We will forward tax bills to a mortgage company if requested by the company in writing at least 60 days before payment is due.

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Land Use Assessment Program

The Land Use Assessment Program for tracts of 5 acres or more is designed to preserve farmland as well as wooded and horticultural acres in the county. Tax assessments are generally lower than those at fair market value. The program is a deferral of taxes not a total abatement. More information on this program can be obtained from the Commissioner of the Revenue.

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Personal Property Tax

Personal property tax is levied as of January 1 each year on the following kinds of personal property: autos, trucks, motor homes, mobile homes, motorcycles, trailers, campers, boats, airplanes and business personal property. The tax is assessed by the Commissioner of the Revenue and paid to the Treasurer’s Office and is due by December 5 to avoid 10% penalty and interest.

• Military: Under the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act, non-Virginia resident military personnel are exempt from personal property taxes if the personal property is titled solely in the name of the service person. Personal property registered jointly with a non-military member is taxable to the jurisdiction.

• Personal Property Tax Return: Every resident of Nottoway County as of January 1 of the tax year must file personal property with the Commissioner of the Revenue by May 1. This must be filed every year. Failure to list personal property with the Commissioner of Revenue results in a 10% late filing penalty being added. When assessed, the penalty becomes part of the tax. Forms can be found in back of the Virginia State Income Tax booklet or may be obtained from the Commissioner of the Revenue.

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County Decals

County Decals go on sale March 1 and deadline is March 31. A temporary or permanent automobile registration card must be presented at time of purchase of decal. All personal property tax must be paid before the decal can be purchased. The cost of Decal is $25.00 for cars and trucks, $18.00 for motorcycles, $10.00 or $16.00 for trailers (depending on weight), National Guard decal depends on amount of state registration fee, Disabled Veteran Prisoner of War are given one free decal.

To transfer a decal to another vehicle, the registration card for the new vehicle and old decal (even if mutilated) must be presented. Transfers must be made within 10 days after date of purchase. The charge for transfer is $1.00.

All monies from decal sales in Nottoway County are divided between the rescue squad and fire departments of the County as a means of funding these volunteer organizations.

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Dog Tags

All dogs four months or more old must have a county dog tag. Tags go on sale November 1 and must be purchased by January 31 deadline. A valid rabies vaccination certificate signed by the veterinarian must be presented. Single tags are $7.00 and kennel tags are $50.00.

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Business and Income Tax

An annual business tax on businesses and professions located in the county is assessed by the Commissioner of the Revenue. Licenses are issued on calendar year with yearly renewals beginning January 1 and deadline of March 1. For further information on these licenses contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at (804) 645-9317.

State and estimated income taxes may be filed with the Commissioner of the Revenue. Payments are accepted in the Treasurer’s Office. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Nottoway County Treasurer.

If you receive a bill for real estate you no longer own, you should immediately contact the Treasurer’s Office. Payments may be made in advance of the due date. Also, payment agreements may be made with the Treasurer.

It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to see that he/she is properly assessed and that proper taxes are paid on time.

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